Senior Civil Engineer - Heavy Civil & Regulatory Lead

CDM Smith; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Virginia is seeking a senior engineer to lead design reviews and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations on infrastructure projects. You will work on site with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to technical design documentation and proposal development.

The role requires a PE license, a civil/environmental/mechanical background, and willingness to travel 20–40% to project sites and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• PE license and 7+ years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency contingent on duties.
• Equivalent additional related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Review design drafts for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Ensure firm policies and best practices are followed on all designs.
• Perform site reviews to align designs with location specifications.
• Develop technical design documentation and white papers.
• Collaborate with sales staff to respond to RFPs.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.

Skills

CAD 3D/4D software

Engineering design principles

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Job description

CDM Smith in Virginia is seeking a senior engineer to lead design reviews and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations on infrastructure projects. You will work on site with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to technical design documentation and proposal development.

The role requires a PE license, a civil/environmental/mechanical background, and willingness to travel 20–40% to project sites and client meetings.